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Splendid Sydney Launches Lovable Jen Hawkins Campaign
Splendid AU wrapped up a whirlwind media relations campaign with Jennifer Hawkins, for the new range of ice cream-inspired lingerie for Lovable. The campaign generated blanket media coverage around the country and cemented Splendid’s ability to deliver an inspired and original campaign in a matter of weeks.Marmite Party Politics
Splendid GB helped Marmite capitalise on the build-up to the UK General Election by holding an election of its own…between "The Love Party" and "The Hate Party". We assembled an official group of ‘Cabinet Ministers’, who co-created organic non-ad content to generate buzz and spread the message through mutiple social media platforms, generating a mammoth digital PR case study involving bloggers, influencers fans, anti-fans and artists from all walks of life!Splendid Sydney Loves Sounds!
In June 2010 Splendid Sydney donned their dance shoes and glow sticks as the national publicists’ for the 7th annual We Love Sounds, Australasia’s premier winter music festival. Offering everything from celebrated underground cool-cats such as The Revenge, to stars such as Underworld, this electro-charged festival saw the Splendid team managing the press for no less than 20 acts performing over two states and two countries. Highlights undoubtedly included; hanging with flying Dutchman and Ibiza favourite himself, Laidback Luke, as he dropped a few tunes at one of the most influential radio stations in Australia Triple J; stupidly cool producer, Steve Aoki, performing one of his infamous stage dives up close and personal; and of course, electro super group Underworld performing the dance anthem Born Slippy. Unforgettable.Animatronics? Bring on Smirnoff Kreatures
As part of the second year of Smirnoff Creative Grants – an initiative which discovers, supports and awards those who create unforgettable nightlife experiences, Splendid Communications worked with promoters and animatronics experts, The InteraKT collective, to produce and amplify Kreatures, at London’s Corsica Studios. The result? A one-of-a-kind fusion of cutting edge electronic music with extraordinary animatronics and audio visual displays to the tune of some seriously dark dubstep!M.A.C at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week
To celebrate 15 years of Australian Fashion Week, M.A.C hosted the opening night event with an intimate dinner for 100 fashion and media guests. Our challenge was to create a memorable dining experience in honor of Australian designers. We delivered a five-course meal within a studio space that had been entirely wrapped in white paper, courtesy of Australian paper engineer Benja Harney. The inspiration for the décor was a feature installation by New York designer, Zaldy, who had created 10 one-of-a-kind paper dresses.The Ketel One House in Melbourne
A team of Melbourne’s leading design creative's collaborated to create a space that reflects the sophistication, authenticity and craftsmanship of Ketel One vodka. With a design team led by Lou Weis, an independent creative director who has a passion for collaborating with designers and artists on large scale environments, Ketel One House celebrated the ultimate in Melbourne craftsmanship.Rob da Bank and Smirnoff Creative Grants
Splendid encourages budding promoters to apply for a Smirnoff Creative Grant by telling the inspiring story of Rob da Bank. Check out the video here to see his rise from tea boy at a music magazine to Bestival founder and extraordinaire.giffgaff Launches to the World
Splendid launches giffgaff, the new people-powered, web-based, mobile network from O2. The public were tasked to get involved with the youvertising launch campaign, using a special digital Tool Hire shop, and the likes of Captain Stress Relief, The Gimp and Karaoke Busker…Kickers Lego Launch
Splendid helps put the fun back in to kids footwear with the launch of Kickers new collaboration with iconic children’s brand LEGO. Coverage has been nothing short of Splendid with pieces appearing in the Daily Mirror, Times Magazine, and The Sunday Times StyleSmirnoff Creative Grants
Splendid launches the second year of the Smirnoff Creative Grants (formerly Night Vision) initiative with four unique experiences across the capital: White Wedding, The Girlcore Glitter Ball, Avantgarden and Rock a Hula! Another four grants of £5k are available via facebook.com/SmirnoffGB.Arthur’s Day: Guinness Marks 250th Anniversary
Splendid generates blanket media coverage for the Arthur’s Day celebrations in Dublin. A host of celebrities and music acts including Cat Deeley, Kasabian, Tom Jones, Estelle, Dizzee Rascal, Kelly Rowland and Paolo Nutini raised a pint of the black stuff to toast the birth of Guinness.Smirnoff Flavours
Splendid unveiled 5 ice sculptures simultaneously across 5 cities across the UK to celebrate the launch of two new flavours of vodka, Lime Smirnoff and Green Apple SmirnoffMAC Style Black & Makeup Art Cosmetics
Splendid Australia hosts two gatherings of a different kind to unveil MAC’s new collections for spring - Style Black and Make-Up Art Cosmetics. The art and music worlds collide for a night of live body painting, punk rock and plenty of guyliner.Blossom Hill Cheeries
Splendid encourages the nation to join the Blossom Hill Cheeries in the first ever tennis victory dance, spurring British players on at this year’s Wimbledon. Check out the video here to see the girls getting the crowd excited down at WimbledonSmirnoff Black Screenings
Splendid launches Smirnoff Black Screenings and brings some gentlemanly sophistication to the heart of Chelsea, with weekly film screenings featuring Hollywood’s most debonair modern gentlemen actorsLucozade Energy Challenges
Splendid recruited social media guru James Whatley to report back on the Lucozade Energy Challenges, a series five unforgettable challenges that are taking place across the globeSmirnoff & Man Utd: Spirit of Champions
To celebrate Manchester United’s double winning season and the partnership with the world’s No.1 spirit brand SMIRNOFF® vodka, legendary DJ Tiësto has been invited to create a special one-off remix of a classic dance anthem - Good Life (Tiësto SMIRNOFF Remix) by Kevin Saunderson, featuring Inner City. Check out www.thespiritofchampions.comSmirnoff: ‘I was there’
Splendid brings the new Smirnoff ad campaign 'Be There' to life by capturing real stories about one-of-a-kind experiences. Watch real people talking about their most memorable moments, cut as a single epic tale, at www.smirnoff.com.Smirnoff Black Modern Gentleman Masterclasses
Splendid gives London’s stylish men-about-town the chance to brush up on their skills with The Smirnoff Black Modern Gentleman Masterclasses at sketch: a series of evening events featuring expert advice on sharp dressing, masculine grooming and making classic cocktailsSmirnoff Night Vision presents: 3D Disco Goes 360
Splendid sported 3D specs at the launch of the world’s first 3D Disco in a fully immersive 360 degree environment. Novak, the promoters behind the concept were awarded a £10k bursary through the Smirnoff Night Vision initiative to turn their idea in to a reality. Catch them again at this year’s Glastonbury or check out the video hereMarmite and Tuffers launch cricket anthem ‘The Ashes Song’
Splendid enlisted the help of Phil Tufnell to release ‘The Ashes Song’ by Tuffers and the Wooden Urns to celebrate the release of Marston’s Pedigree Marmite and sledge the Vegemite-munching Aussies throughout the 2009 Ashes. Click here to download the single, and here to view the video, and show the England lads your support this Summer!
Phones 4u Girls
Splendid got men barred from Phones 4u stores for a special 'Girls Only Day' to launch the new Pink Sony Ericsson C905, the must-have style accessory for girls. An unexpected visitor, in the shape of John Prescott, was swiftly turned away!Cornetto ice cream fight
Splendid goes behind the scenes of DJ Goodwill’s music video for his track “I Scream” produced exclusively for Streets Cornetto as part of their promotion to freeze 10,000 MP3 players inside special cones.Talisker Tales
Splendid gives Australian sailing enthusiasts the chance to gather over a dram of whisky at the Talisker Tales, an intimate evening with world renowned yachtsman, Pete Goss, who shared incredible tales of the high sea, including his most recent adventure – sailing from Cornwall to Melbourne to recreate a journey made by his Cornish ancestors 154 years ago.Johnnie Walker - Local to Lords
Splendid enlists the help of Australian International cricketers Mike Hussey and Shane Watson for Local to Lord’s – a search by Johnnie Walker for two people to take cricket around the world in 80 days and onto the Ashes series in London.Smirnoff Mule Lounge
Splendid steps back in time to a 1940s Hollywood lounge bar to celebrate the iconic Smirnoff Mule, with the help of a legendary British DJ Russ Dewbury.LA Fitness Boot Camp
Splendid launches the LA Fitness new year Boot Camp workout with Celebrity Fit Club trainer Harvey Walden, and stages a special session for soap star Gemma Bissex, to get her in shape for her Dancing on Ice TV debutJose Cuervo Platino - A Small World party
Splendid orchestrates a tasting of ultra premium Jose Cuervo Platino at the exclusive Maddox Club for members of elite social networking site A Small WorldSmirnoff Black & GQ
Splendid works with GQ magazine to produce ‘The Smirnoff Black Book’ - a monthly advertorial series featuring essential lifestyle and grooming tips for the modern gentlemanSmirnoff Black Boutique Barbers
Splendid launches Smirnoff Black Boutique Barbers with Hugo Boss: an innovative in-store service that offers the ‘modern gentleman’ a premium smooth shave followed by a distinctively smooth Smirnoff Black cocktail.Jose Cuervo Platino Tequila
Splendid launches the world's best tasting silver tequila at the opening of Mayfair's most exclusive private members club, Jalouse, with attendance by a host of London’s elite including Paris Hilton, Nikki Haslam and Ronan Keating.Xtra Factor: Simon Cowell Loves Marmite
Splendid gets Simon Cowell to reveal his love for Marmite live on Xtra Factor.Smirnoff Flavours Vodka
Splendid launches Smirnoff Lime and Smirnoff Green Apple in Bristol by commissioning world famous ice sculptor Duncan Hamilton to recreate the iconic Clifton Suspension bridge in ice using over 300 apples and limes.Silent Disco LIVE with Fun Lovin' Criminals
Splendid and Smirnoff launch innovative nightlife concept Silent Disco LIVE, with Fun Lovin’ Criminals becoming the first band to play a live set through headphones to a packed crowd at KOKO in Camden.Miller Music USA
Splendid organises a four-day music experience in Seattle, including VIP hospitality at Bumbershoot music and arts festival, for Miller Genuine Draft competition winners and media from seven European countries.Johnnie Walker TV commercial
Splendid puts top Australian cricketers Shane Watson, Stuart Clarke and Michael Hussey (aka ‘Mr Cricket’) through the paces on the set of Johnnie Walker’s latest TV commercial at Brisbane’s iconic Gabba cricket ground.
Suzanne Goes to the Games
The Beijing Olympics Broadcast Committee recruits Splendid’s own Suzanne Scrimgour to look after 200 commentators and TV crew during the Opening Ceremony and manage crew at the tennis venue of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
[yellow tail] Vinyl Bar
Splendid amplifies the [yellow tail] Vinyl Bar, which rocks and jazzes the Good Food & Wine Shows by matching music genres to wine varietalsSmirnoff Black Screenings
Splendid launches Smirnoff Black Screenings and brings old Hollywood glamour to Chelsea, kicking off with a screening of Casablanca
FlashDrumming for Fair Trade
Splendid draws crowds on the South Bank with London's first-ever flash drumming event for Liberation Nuts (www.chooseliberation.com)Quintessentially
Splendid creates a media frenzy around the Australian trip of Quintessentially co-founder Ben ElliotSplendid Launches Make A Tape
Splendid celebrates its passion for music with the launch of makeatape.com, weekly online mixtape sessions submitted by the public.Smirnoff Experience Paris
Splendid manages media at the Smirnoff Experience Paris event, where a once-only collaboration between Mark Ronson and Duran Duran is the highlightBig Yellow
Splendid and Oz Clarke launch the UK's first wine self-storage facility at Big Yellow's flagship store in Fulham
Smirnoff Experience Secret Party 2008
Splendid uses eye-catching ambient media to drive traffic to www.thewayin.com.au, a treasure hunt for tickets to the biggest free party in Australia
Big Pond 'Dung' Game Launch in Sydney
Splendid brings World Square in Sydney to a standstill with 'Dung'-themed lawn bowls for the launch of the new game for mobile and PC from Big Pond
Bulleit Sessions
Splendid promotes the first in a series of live music events for Bulleit Bourbon, which highlight the influence of original artists on contemporary musicThe Smirnoff Experience Microfestival
Splendid turns the tables on music festivals, giving aspiring DJs their shot at 15 minutes of fame at the Smirnoff Experience MicrofestivalGuinness St Patrick's Day
A media relations campaign to leverage Guinness St Patrick’s Day activities and promote the Guinness.mobi pub finderLovers' Marmite
Splendid re-creates Rodin's iconic statue 'The Kiss' using Lovers' Marmite to promote the limited edition product on Valentine's Day
Smirnoff Ten in Australia
Splendid welcomes the ‘Smirnoff Ten’ international nightlife experts to Australia to sample and review the best in Ozzie bar and club cultureGuinness Domino Phenomenon
Splendid helps Guinness to create a nationwide domino shortage in the run up to ChristmasSmirnoff Electric Cabaret
Splendid heralds the triumphant return of Smirnoff Electric Cabaret to London’s Koko with a celebration of the best in original entertainmentBluewater Santa Boot Camp
Splendid creates a Father Christmas fitness programme for Bluewater Shopping Centre, to set a healthy example to children
Guinness Advertising Amplification
Splendid builds the hype to launch ‘Tipping Point’ the latest Guinness epic created by AMVBluewater Christmas Brand Experience
Giant installations prove that ‘Bluewater Has Christmas All Wrapped Up'Paddington Bear Tries Marmite
Paddington Bear tries Marmite and Splendid manages a nationwide debate: has the teddy legend sold out?Smirnoff Electric Cabaret
Our national campaign for Smirnoff showcases the most mixed-up and original entertainment in nightlife
London Fashion Week
Splendid promotes geek chic at London Fashion Week, as Geek Squad enables fabulous technology for fashionistas
Guinness Marmite
Splendid spreads the love as two iconic brands join together in a sandwich made in heavenBoots Change One Thing
Splendid engages Natasha Hamilton to lead the Boots campaign to help smokers kick the habitRexona
Splendid commissions research for Rexona to highlight the accelerating pace of modern European women’s lifestylesLawn Tennis Association
Working with stars as diverse as Peter Crouch and Goldie Lookin' Chain, Splendid helps the LTA to inspire a new generation of British talentMarmart
With toast as the canvas, Splendid challenges the nation to create art using the spread we either love or hate
Smirnoff Purification
Splendid takes its Smirnoff Purification Installation on a tour of British seaside towns to make seawater fit to drinkYahoo! DJ Centenary
After 100 years of spinning the platters that matter, a Splendid campaign wishes happy birthday Mr. DJ!
Peperami Fanimal
England flop at the World Cup (again) and Splendid leads the nation's ranting with Peperami Fanimal
Making money with Marmite
Splendid enlisted the help of top collectibles expert Jamie Breese to share his tips about making cash from collectables and how it might be wise to keep a jar of limited edition Marston’s Pedigree Marmite in a safe place for future profits cash
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YouTube Life in a Day campaign 07/07/10
Posted By: Shirin
YouTube are conducting a 'global cinematic experiment' to create a 'user-generated feature film, shot in a single day.' On July 24, you'll have 24 hours to document your day and upload it to the link below. The most compelling footage will be edited into a documentary film, produced by Ridley Scott.The film will be premiered at Sundance in January 2011 and on YouTube. Your Oscar awaits... www.youtube.com/lifeinadayThe Creators Project 29/06/10
Posted By: Becca
The Creators Project is (according to their website) “A new network dedicated to the celebration of creativity and culture across media, and around the world. At a time in the history of the arts where digital technologies have revolutionized distribution, democratized access, and completely re-imagined the scope and scale with which an artist can create a vision and reach an audience, The Creators Project is a completely new kind of arts and culture channel for a completely new kind of world”
Sounds pretty cool right? Visit the website to find out more: thecreatorsproject.com
More exciting for us dirty Londoners, there is a worldwide events series, stopping off in London on July 17th at Victoria House in Bloomsbury Square. The events feature curated artworks and installations, screenings, a panel discussion and performances from artists/musicians.
The London exhibition will feature art by U.V.A., Takeshi Murata, Mark Essen, Karl Sadler, Felix's Machines and video installations including work by Spike Jonze, Ladj Ly, Danny Perez & Animal Collective, and Patrick Jean.
The afternoon bit is free and open to everyone… Then in the evening there will be an invite only party featuring live performances from Mark Ronson & The Business INTL, Kele (from Bloc Party), Filthy Dukes, Trevor Jackson, Mumdance, Flats, Yuck and Hudson Mohawke... you have to sign up to win tickets, on the website, so DO IT!
Check out their Facebook page here.
Glastonbury 2010 29/06/10
Posted By: Pete
Having never been to Glastonbury until now I don’t have a basis for comparison against previous years, but I think it’s possible that the talk about this being the best Glastonbury ever could well be true.
Ignoring the two minor blips of a tedious Gorillaz performance and defeat at the hands of Germany, we were treated to five days of blazing sun and incredible performances. When your biggest complaint is that there’s not enough shade, then you’re probably doing pretty well! Some of the highlights included Stevie Wonder, Kylie on stage with the Scissor Sisters, Chromeo, Snoop Dogg, LCD Soundsystem, Snap!, Delphic, Shakira covering The XX, and Florence & Dizzee’s ‘You’ve Got the Dirtee Love’.
I’m sure the other Splendid Glasto-goers have their own highlights, but for my money though the stand out moment was Matt Smith aka the current Doctor Who, joining Orbital on stage for their remix of the show’s theme tune.
Check out the video here for some epic lasers!
Future Cinema in NY 24/06/10
Posted By: Shirin
Those geniuses of live cinema FUTURE CINEMA are launching in New York this month, presenting an immersive experience of Michaelangelo Antonioni’s 1966 iconic classic 'Blow Up'. On June 30, Future Cinema will transport cinema lovers 'to sixties swinging London at the event housed in one of Brooklyn’s best photographic studios. Featuring film, fashion shoots, live music and very special performances.' For those stateside, check it out http://futurecinemablowup.eventbrite.com/Starlight Urban Drive In 22/06/10
Posted By: Kate
The guys behind our favourite cinematic experience, Silent Cinema, have teamed up with Volvo and Brick Lane’s iconic venue, The Truman Brewery, to create a retro, metro, movie experience for two nights only this July. All (carbon neutral, of course) cars are provided by Volvo and no driving licenses are required. Look forward to popcorn from waitresses on roller skates and legendary films...what better way to spend a warm, summer’s eve!?
Or join their group on Facebook here.
Stickybits 22/06/10
Posted By: Shirin
Just when you started to get your head around FourSquare, along comes Stickybits - an app that lets you attach photos, video and loads of other digital content to a barcode. Fun with barcodes! Who knew? The service actually launched back in March at SXSW, but savvy brands like Pepsi are fast getting the hang of this powerful little tool that brings the physical product into the digital world...and vice versa. Ohhh it gives us ideas! Check it out at www.stickybits.comHot Chip’s ‘I Feel Better’ Video 17/03/10
Posted By: Pete
Specifically the ultra-bizarre new video for the latest single ‘I Feel Better’. It was directed by Peter ‘Darth Maul’s voice’ Serafinowicz of the ‘Butterfield Diet Plan’ fame.I would try and explain it, but I think you really just need to watch it:
http://bit.ly/a0HA7I
26 weeks in NY 09/03/10
Posted By: Shirin
This blog is literally the coolest A-Z guide to NYC. Follow Jo Carne as she explores the Big Apple using a different letter of the alphabet each week - A for art class, B for ballet, C for C line, D for donut and so on. Check it out at http://26wks.blogspot.com.Patternity 18/02/10
Posted By: Nick
A new visual blog/resource/shop for anyone with a penchant for a pattern “from the mundane to the magnificent”.
Urs Fischer at the New Museum 29/01/10
Posted By: Shirin
Immersive, hallucinatory and surreal, Urs Fischer's first large-scale solo exhibition in a U.S. museum is a trip. The irreverent New Museum is the perfect lofty blank canvas for this Dali-like dream world that leaves you both giggly, contemplative and ever so slightly dizzy. Can't wait to see it again. Runs through February 7 at the New Museum, 235 Bowery, NY. www.newmuseum.org/exhibitions/417/urs_fischermarguerite_de_pontyNew exibition at the Barbican - Birds playing electric guitars.... 28/01/10
Posted By: Kate
Musician and French artist Céleste Boursier-Mougenot has created an installation for The Curve (@ The Barbican 27th Feb – 10th May) that will take the form of a walk-though aviary for a flock of Zebra Finches, furnished with electric guitars and other instruments and objects. As the birds go about their routine activities, perching on or feeding from the various pieces of equipment, they create a captivating, live soundscape.
Check them out in action: YouTube
Brixton Village’s Big Foodie Day - tomorrow 15/01/10
Posted By: Jenny C
For those of you south of the river (or for those of you who dare to cross) there is a nice foodie event taking place tomorrow to celebrate the revival of Brixton Village’s indoor market.
There’s new restaurants opening, one-day pop-ups from some of London’s top food bloggers (including Splendid friend Miss Marmite Lover) and guerrilla chefs, free tastings, competitions, shows and classes…
Yum!
p.s. if you haven’t checked out Miss Marmite Lover’s Blog, what are you waiting for?! Go on, click the link above and tickle your taste buds.
Adidas Originals Star Wars Collection 15/01/10
Posted By: Pete
Lucas-lovers and street wear sartorialists rejoice. Two worlds have collided in the form of the Adidas Originals Star Wars collection. Even if you’re not a huge fan of either, the trailer is the natural successor to the famous Adidas ‘House Party’ advert and it needs to be checked out. Look out for the excellent ‘Imperial March’ remix and cameos from a bunch of famous people including an inexplicable but awesome appearance by Daft Punk. I expect Mark to purchase at least 3 items.
Adidas Originals - Star Wars Collection on YouTube
And if you fancy a closer look at the collection - starwars.com
Anyvan.com 14/01/10
Posted By: Niki
...the delivery auction site. List the item you want delivering and Anyvan matches you with transport companies that are heading to your area. You choose the cheapest offer available. Good for your wallet and more environmentally friendly too.
January detoxing with Disco Health Club 13/01/10
Posted By: Kate
…an innovative concept that allows girls and guys to keep fit while dancing along to their favourite disco classics, all in the surroundings of a West End club. Taking its inspiration from the 80’s aerobic style of Olivia Newton John and Jane Fonda, it encourages you to shimmy into some shiny leggings, pull on the legwarmers, and dig out those retro sweatbands for a workout like no other!
Via run-riot.com
Snow 07/01/10
Posted By: Pete
Well, even if you’re not a fan of the snow and the travel chaos it subsequently creates, you’ve got to love this amazing satellite image that shows the snow coverage over the UK this morning...Via Nasa’s Terra satellite
Fangatsia London 07/01/10
Posted By: Niki
Unique performance club experience with drinking, dancing, and death in the swamplands...of Bethnal Green! Hidden away in London's underground avant-garde performance venue, 'Resistance Gallery', Fangtasia London serves up a double measure of the deep south with an undead twist...
Featuring exclusive bands and bleeding edge cabaret siniestro & fetish/neo-burlesque performances, this is your monthly excursion into blissful oblivion that's guaranteed to set pulses pounding and hearts racing.
It's the place to be for Vamps, Tramps, Shape-shifters, Were-folk, FangBangers and anyone with a taste for the dark side of The South...
Definitely one to check out for True Blood fans.
Join the Fangtasia London Facebook group
The meaning of... 05/01/10
Posted By: KP
Interesting to see tweetup, snollygoster, jeggings, and unfriend secure a place in the new and ever-expanding Oxford English Dictionary. Whatever next...guardian.co.uk
3D photography 04/01/10
Posted By: Ece
Check out these beautiful 3D style photographs of old world Japan, and follow the link below each picture to get a background on the original picture as well as a look at what it looked like before the graphics got to it. Okinawa Soba added touches to T. Enami’s original pictures.
Secret Cinema 21/12/09
Posted By: Kate
“Taking place in six cities around the UK, the Secret Cinema event is one that brings the excitement and vibrancy of the cinema back to film lovers. A ground breaking idea that sees individually themed locations reflect the genre of the movie, you could end up watching a film anywhere from a five star hotel car park to a London graveyard.”
When you have two mins, check out the videos in their gallery…
Christmas by Colour 21/12/09
Posted By: Jenny C
Last year the Christmas By Colour project asked a host of designers and image makers to submit a Pantone reference to a colour they felt summed up the festive season above and beyond the traditional reds, whites and greens. The top 12 have been made into Christmas cards which are available in two different packs of six.
Movie Mogul 21/12/09
Posted By: Rebecca
Director Paul Cowan (The Crying Game, The Krays, Last Orders) has set up an online film festival with a short films competition for creative spirits.
Monthly winners are entered into the annual competition and the overall winner and two runners up have their film screened at BAFTA. To kick start the competition you can enter a film between now and 31st Dec – get involved!
Million Hands 21/12/09
Posted By: Mark
My good pal Tom has launched a t-shirt label and is offering a 10% Splendid discount! The tees are made from eco-cotton and are designed in collaboration with records labels and musicians including London's Heavenly Jukebox, Munich's Permanent Vacation and Berlin's Made to Play.
The £27.50 or £29.50 price includes free postage and gift-wrapping. Our 10% off code is: SPLENDID1 (feel free to pass this on to your mates).
Paul Rogers 21/12/09
Posted By: Ece
I like films and I like pictures, so when I came across Paul Rogers’ Name That Movie I thought I would be in heaven. You have to identify classic movies with 6 drawings per film only. It’s really frustrating but the sketches are beautiful at the very least.Russell Brand Skinned 10/12/09
Posted By: Tori
Brilliant documentary about Russell Brand, hosted by Frank Skinner, produced and directed by the lovely Jack Bayles.
Maiden 04/12/09
Posted By: Shirin
A lovely little shop full of curiosities has just opened on Shoreditch High Street across from the Tea building. Good for last-minute Christmas prezzies, secret Santa gifts and funny mugs’n’cards. Bonus is that they’re open til 8pm and the lovely fella who runs it is also giving a 10% discount until Dec 31.
Rave at GymBox 24/11/09
Posted By: Lydia
Probably the most enjoyable gym class you’ll ever experience!
Bodacious Bondi Beach flash mob 24/11/09
Posted By: Lucy
Drag queen extraordinaire Joyce Maynge led a musical montage flash mob of dancing beach goers, much to the delight of onlookers.
Watch it here.
Supperclub 18/11/09
Posted By: Rebecca
First conceived in Amsterdam and now thriving in Singapore, Bangkok, San Francisco and Istanbul, as well as a cruise version in Amsterdam... the legendary Supperclub is coming to London. A unique dining & nightlife experience, where guests dine on beds and watch amazing performances (NYC nightspot Club Bed, made famous by Sex and the City is based on this), the Supperclub is an amazing place to spend a night. The London club opens on Wednesday 2 December on Acklam Road, W12.
In the words of the owner:
“...Supperclub is all about creative freedom. It’s a particular atmosphere – every night different – and a special place where people can let themselves go.”
Ellie Goulding 17/11/09
Posted By: Pete
2009 has definitely been the year of
the female solo artist, what with Little
Boots, La Roux, Florence, and Gaga dominating the airwaves. But if
there’s room to squeeze one more in, they should definitely budge over for Ellie Goulding. She basically makes
pop music the way pop music should be – it’s accessible and current, and of
course it’s super catchy. She’s also backed up by brilliant production from the
very talented StarSmith, who is an up
and coming DJ I his own right.
Check out the video for ‘Under The Sheets':
elliegoulding.co.uk
Channel 4 getting in bed with YouTube 16/11/09
Posted By: Rebecca
Channel 4 have just signed a first-of-a-kind partnership with YouTube to host its full length TV shows on the site. The landmark deal took 6 months to negotiate and means popular shows like Peep Show and Brass Eye, as well as archived favourites, will be available to view on the site shortly after they have aired on TV. No more TV licence!
Via telegraph.co.uk
Hot Tomato 05/11/09
Posted By: Rebecca
Daily Candy have teamed up with travel company Black Tomato to launch a new travel service for totally customised trips. As well as a dedicated travel desk just a call or email away, they offer a fully personalised service, custom-made trips for all your travel dreams and lovely extras from free nights in a hotel to sunrise picnics.
Daily Candy will report from all destinations they think their readers will love, to build a travel catalogue of amazing experiences to choose from.
AdTrace 04/11/09
Posted By: Charlie
Fancy creating a crowd stopping scene? Then the new 3D mapping technology developed by advertising company Projection Advertising might be worth taking a look at. The company transformed the face of Waterloo Station recently, creating the illusion that the building collapsed. Cool and very effective!
Stereomood 03/11/09
Posted By: Shirin
In the mood for a good tune but not quite sure what? Cue Stereomood, 'the emotional internet radio, providing music that best suits your mood and your activities.' Now all we need is a site that could help us figure out what we want for lunch.
Dinner at altitude 02/11/09
Posted By: Laura
Events company, Dinner In The Sky, hosts meals, presentations, meetings and even weddings suspended in mid air. The table can accommodate up to 22 guests, along with a chef, waiter and entertainer!
Dive in at dinnerinthesky.co.uk
European Fields 29/10/09
Posted By: Adam
Dutch photographer Hans van der Meer travelled all over Europe for 14 years taking photos of some of the most windswept football playing destinations from Marseille to Bradford. Worth popping in for the secret football fans, Go Forth!
Sky Arts re-creating Dark Side of the Moon 29/10/09
Posted By: Adam
One of the most famous album covers in history dwarfs London landmarks as artwork from Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon is projected into the sky at Primrose Hill.
Check it out here.
X Foundation 29/10/09
Posted By: Niki
The X Foundation is a way of fundraising with theatre. Upcoming event ‘For Whom The Bell Tolls’ is a Victorian style boxing match – non professional white collar fighting mixed with an audience in Victorian fancy dress will result in a 1800s knees up with boxing, performers and music. Money raised goes to charity.
Bus-Tops 22/10/09
Posted By: Pete
News has reached us that Alfie Dennen’s proposal to put huge LCD screens on the roofs of bus stops all over London has won the Artists taking the lead grant and will therefore soon become a reality! For those who don’t already know, Bus-Tops will showcase art submitted by both established artists and members of the public; you can read about the project and Alfie’s appearance on BBC News in support of it on the Splendid blogTo read a little more from Alfie about winning the grant, check out the Bus.Tops site here: Bus-Tops.com
#TwitterPicture 19/10/09
Posted By: Kate
As part of a limited edition art project, designer Joanna Basford (@johannabasford) asked the public to Tweet suggestions of things they would like her to hand-draw. Just 100 pieces will be silk screened and accompanied with a certificate detailing the name and request of each submission.
via creativereview.com/cr-blog
Anish Kapoor at the Royal Academy, 26 Sept – 11 December 25/09/09
Posted By: Naomi
One of the most significant and pioneering sculptors of his generation, the exhibition will include at least 50 sculpture not seen before, including a cannon which fires red wax at the gallery wall and a huge moving sculpture that rubs itself around the galleries and walkways of the Royal Academy…
This will almost certainly be the most talked about exhibition this Autumn – so go and see it so you can have your say!
via guardian.co.uk
There's Still Life 24/09/09
Posted By: Lucy
If anyone is planning to hang around the Kings Road on the weekend of October 10 check out http://www.theres-still-life.com at the London Art Fair. Find contemporary pieces by Dave White and the like.
New video at the Standard Hotel NY 24/09/09
Posted By: Ece
The new video playing on loop at New York’s Standard Hotel, created by Marcus Brambilla, is one of those ‘spot the…’ montages where you can watch it 50 times and still find new things…makes you feel a bit light headed. Nice. Especially love the proposition...to keep guests relaxed.
View it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQJVr8Lvce0
London Digital Week 23/09/09
Posted By: Shirin
Let'sget digital, digital...London Digital Week is a week of conferences, workshops, networking, awards and exhibitions bringing together the digital industries in and around London. We're llooking forward to the Contagious Trend Briefing at Shoreditch Town Hall on Friday.
Check out all the happenings at www.londondigitalweek.com.
Parkrun 17/09/09
Posted By: Chris
Parkrun organise free 5k runs across the UK in city parks. Super friendly (they gave out cupcakes at the last Richmond event) Parkrun is organised from volunteers, so despite being a free run, you still get marshals, time records etc. From novices to pro runners, everyone is welcome.Check out parkrun.com to find your nearest event.
Interactive Window: Make your own Ralph Lauren rugby shirt 14/09/09
Posted By: Lucy
Ralph Lauren has debuted their “Make Your Own” iPhone application at their Greenwich Village store. The app, now available in the iTunes Store, lets consumers create their own Rugby shirt directly from their iPhone, which they can now also do through interactive store windows in select stores.Via psfk.com
The New Pioneer CDJ1000 MK4 10/09/09
Posted By: Dale
The new design for the new Pioneer CDJ1000 MK4 professional CD/MP3 Turntable has been leaked and what we’ve seen of it – it’s awe inspiring! It’s apparently going to be released in 7 days and it looks like the they’ve add the following features:
On-board screen with Serato like controller software
Extra hot key
Auto Beat Loop feature (from CDJ 400)
USB input (from CDJ 400)
Expect to fork out over £1k to pick up one of these. Fancy a sneak peak? Grab one here..... Pioneer CDJ1000 MK4
Monopoly City Streets with Google Maps 10/09/09
Posted By: Lucy
Created to promote the Monopoly City edition, an updated version of the board game where players build 3D cities from scratch. The online version turns the whole world into a board game. You can buy, sell, and develop property on any street in the world using Google Maps and Google Earth technology.
City One Minutes 07/09/09
Posted By: Haran
Are you curious to know how people live on the other side of the world? See the personal impressions of city life which artists across the globe have filmed. Follow what happens from hour to hour in more than hundred cities on cityoneminutes.org. Each city is divided into 24 one minute portraits, each depicting one hour of the day. Every film is a personal impression of the city in which the artist lives or in which he is staying.
NY Portraits 03/09/09
Posted By: Shirin
We <3 NY. That's why we're mesmerised by NY Portaits, a blog chock full of 'daily writings and photographs from New York'. Prepare to be sucked in...
http://nyportraits.blogspot.com/
Splendid Loves Avatar 21/08/09
Posted By: Pete
The first trailer for Avatar, by James ‘Titanic’ Cameron hit just yesterday. Cameron first conceived the idea for Avatar over a decade ago, but was waiting for technology to catch up with his vision. When it failed to do so he decided to hook up with some other very clever people and develop his own new 3D technology. The result is apparently a cinematic ‘gamechanger’ that will offer incredible new levels of immersion that no 3D film has yet managed. The trailer might not be in 3D, but it’s still worth a look. The film itself is out in December, so be prepared to book some IMAX tickets early!http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox/avatar/hd/
Snacks and Shit 17/08/09
Posted By: Alec
Picked in this weekend’s Guardian Guide, an excellent blog dedicated to highlighting the most ridiculous lyrics from rap records. From the faintly ridiculous (P Diddy "Yeah livin' the raw deal, three course meals. Spaghetti, fettuccine and veal" = File under Too Many Carbs) to the even more ridiculous (LL Cool J "I orchestrated icebergisms" = Say What!?) and so on ...
The Mannahatta Project 05/08/09
Ever wondered what New York was like before it was a city? Well, visit Mannahatta, 1609: themannahattaproject.org/home
“After nearly a decade of research, the Mannahatta Project at the Wildlife Conservation Society has uncovered the original ecology of Manhattan. The centre of one of the world’s largest and most built-up cities was once a natural landscape of hills, valleys, forests, fields, freshwater wetlands, salt marshes, beaches, springs, ponds and streams, supporting a rich and abundant community of wildlife and sustaining people for perhaps 5000 years before Europeans arrived on the scene in 1609.”
The Google Map function is excellent – you can check out how all those NYC hot spots looked 400 years ago in all their natural splendour.
Enjoy!
The Cherry Orchard 03/08/09
Posted By: Jenny M
See the Chekov classic at the Old Vic, re-worked by Tom Stoppard and directed by Sam Mendes. Stoppard mixes tragedy with comedy as he tells the story of a Russian aristocratic family broken by their social and financial delusions, and on the verge of losing their family estate and beloved cherry orchard as a result. Ethan Hawke adds some Hollywood glamour and Simon Russell Beale is magnificent as always.
Oldvictheatre.comRankin Live and Retrospective 30/07/09
Posted By: Jenny C